CVE-2018-9266: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2018
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Updated

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, epan/dissectors/packet-isup.c has a memory leak.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.13
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.5

Event History

Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9266?

CVE-2018-9266 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the memory leak it introduces.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-9266?

To fix CVE-2018-9266, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or higher.

3

What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9266?

CVE-2018-9266 affects Wireshark versions from 2.2.0 to 2.2.13 and from 2.4.0 to 2.4.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-9266 on Wireshark users?

The impact of CVE-2018-9266 is primarily a memory leak that can lead to increased memory usage over time.

5

Is CVE-2018-9266 a critical vulnerability?

No, CVE-2018-9266 is not considered critical, but users should still patch to avoid potential resource issues.

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